Together with over 40 partner organizations, the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) Psoriasis Club participated in this year’s World Psoriasis Day (WPD) activities of Psoriasis Philippines (PsorPhil) last October 23, 2022 in the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. WPD is an annual celebration dedicated to people living with psoriasis and psoriatic diseases. continue reading : RITM Dermatologists celebrate World Psoriasis Day 2022
The Sorok Uni Foundation Inc., in partnership with the RITM Dermatology Department, conducted a medical mission and leprosy awareness program in Pandacan, Manila on May 07, 2022. Together with various agencies, RITM Dermatologists provided free medical care, check-up, and consultation to 294 members of the community and served as resource persons during the seminar on continue reading : RITM, Sorok Uni Foundation conduct medical mission in Pandacan
Turmeric cream still remains to be inferior to clotrimazole when used to treat Tinea pedis (commonly known as athlete’s foot), reported RITM Dermatology Deputy Chief Resident Dr. Riza I. Sarne during the RITM Research Forum held last April 22, 2019. “We had hoped to determine the medicinal potential of turmeric cream as an affordable antifungal continue reading : Turmeric vs. clotrimazole cream for athlete’s foot
Dyshidrotic Eczema is a condition where the skin develops “sago-like” or “tapioca-like” fluid filled vesicles on the sides of the fingers, palms, and soles. This is usually itchy and may be subjected to scratching and manipulation. Download the Dyshidrotic Eczem Fact Sheet here. RITM Dermatology Clinic: (02) 842-6282
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), also known as Neurodermatitis, is a skin condition that starts with a patch of itchy skin then thickens with variable scaling that arises secondary to repetitive scratching or rubbing. Scratching makes it even itchier. This itch-scratch cycle causes the affected skin to become thick and leathery (lichenification). Download the Lichen Simplex continue reading : Fact Sheet: Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny burrowing mite. This eight-legged bug is so small which makes it hard to see on the skin. Approximately 300 million cases of scabies are reported worldwide each year. Download the Scabies Fact Sheet here. RITM Dermatology Clinic: (02) 842-6282
Drug Hypersensitivity Reaction (DHR) is a systemic autoimmune disorder that results in mucocutaneous symptoms ranging in severity from mild pruritus to life-threatening skin and mucosal loss, with different nomenclature depending on the severity of the symptoms. Download the Drug Hypersensitivity Reaction Skin Health Fact Sheet here. RITM Dermatology Clinic: (02) 842-6282
Seborrheic dermatitis, commonly seen on the scalp as “dandruff, can cause recurrent scaly rash which may be accompanied by itching or burning sensation. It can also affect oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, chest, underarms, under the breasts, and groin. Download the Seborrheic Dermatitis Fact Sheet continue reading : Fact Sheet: Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pediculosis Capitis is the infestation of Pediculosis humanus capitis (head louse) on the scalp. Head lice infestations occur worldwide and are most common in children between the ages of 3 and 12. Download the Pediculosis Capitis Fact Sheet here. RITM Dermatology Clinic: (02) 842-6282
Pityriasis versicolor, is a common, benign, fungal infection localized to the stratum corneum charaterized by slightly scaling mascules that can either be hypopigmented, pink, or salmon-colored, or hyperpigmented, variants with red and black macules. Download the Pityriasis Fact Sheet here. RITM Dermatology Clinic: (02) 842-6282